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VPPD continues search for robbery suspect

On Monday, Ville Platte Chief of Police Neal Lartigue released an update on his department’s search for a man suspected of robbing an individual at a local ATM.

The Marks Post: A Christmas date

Last Saturday we had our Gazette Christmas party at The Crawfish Barn. David Ortego, our fine publisher, asked me how the Gazette parties compared to the ones we had at the Clerk’s Office.

Judge dismisses lawsuit against City of Ville Platte

In 2015 a federal investigation into operations at the Ville Platte Police Department and the Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office has led to the filing of several federal lawsuits against the City o

Rotary powers peace advocacy

Rounding out the month of November, the Ville Platte Rotary Club heard from the son of one of its members about CLECO growing the company to better serve the communities as well as hearing about th

A pioneering pastor

The pioneer spirit that made this country what it is today is still alive as new churches spring up to help spread the word of God.

Parishwide Christmas events schedule

With Thanksgiving come and gone, municipalities across Evangeline Parish are now planning Christmas events for the public to enjoy during the holiday season.